Hiker Intro
Was it the jet lag or the jump in the Arctic Ocean?
What was I thinking? I've never been great at word smithing, but in my insomniac driven doom scrolling there it was like a NEON sign - apply to become a...
The Customary Why
So, here it is. After a lifetime of “next years” and “one days,” it's time to do this. It's a thru-hike twenty years in the making, and the time has...
Wonderland Day Zero – Fingers Crossed for an Itinerary!
Heading for Wonderland with fingers crossed that a walk-up itinerary will be possible. The first try is a FAIL, but...
From the Couch to the Colorado Trail
Weight Loss Journey When I was 344 pounds, I couldn't imagine hiking a mountain because I would get winded just walking up the stairs to my bedroom. I had dreams...
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Why the JMT? [mile -2,867/211]
As with all my barely-laid plans, I can't remember why I wanted to hike the JMT. I hiked and loved the Long Trail in 2012, and was aware of the...
Bliss thru hikes the AT NOBO 2024 Intro
Hey there everyone! Welcome to my new blog. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Alyssa aka “Bliss”. I am excited to share my stories with...
The Long Walk Home
Hey there! My name is Matthew Linden King. I am an artist and photographer from Savannah, GA setting out to southbound thru hike the Appalachian Trail starting July 3, 2024. ...
Trail Days 2024 Hiker’s Stories – “Bad Idea” and Willow
This is the second installment of my Trail Days 2024 Hiker's Stories. Here is a link to the first installment. It seemed like Tent City in the south end of...
Before The Hike- The “Happy Trails” Farewell Dinner
Captain Eddie: AT Challenge 2024 (NOBO-Katahdin) I felt it appropriate that I begin my blog highlighting my journey on the AT by saying THANK YOU to my
Guess I’m Going Sobo
Hey, what's up y'all? I'm Kevin and I'll be checking in as I attempt my first thru-hike. I was originally planning on a traditional northbound hike, but had some family...